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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 831.16 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 831.16 and 265.36 is: 397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 831.16 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/831.16 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 831.16 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 220,556.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,556.62/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.89

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